Sam Soliman

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Sam Soliman (born 13 November 1973) is an Australian professional boxer, and former kickboxer and mixed martial artist. In boxing, he held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) middleweight title in 2014, becoming the oldest middleweight world champion in history at the time.[1]

Kickboxing career

Soliman is a former world champion in kickboxing, and also competed in Muay Thai.[2][3]

Professional boxing career

Soliman made his professional boxing debut on 20 April 1997, defeating Heath Stenton by four-round unanimous decision (UD).[4] In the first half of his career he won a multitude of regional titles, from light-middleweight to cruiserweight. He won the vacant Commonwealth middleweight title on 19 June 2000, scoring a ninth-round stoppage over Neville Brown. This reign was short-lived, as Soliman would lose a points decision to Howard Eastman a few months later on 16 September. His first world championship opportunity came on 7 March 2007, against Anthony Mundine for the vacant WBA super-middleweight title in an all-Australian showdown. After four knockdowns, Soliman lost by knockout in round nine.[5] Later in the year, on 6 November, he finished third in the Contender series by defeating Wayne Johnsen by six-round UD.[6] In a rematch against Mundine on 28 May 2008, this time with Mundine as defending champion, Soliman lost by UD.[7]

The pinnacle of Soliman's career was on 31 May 2014, when he defeated multiple-time world champion Felix Sturm by UD to win the IBF middleweight title.[8] They had previously fought on 1 February 2013, which was a fight marred afterwards by a drawn-out legal battle which took more than three years to resolve. Soliman was first announced to have failed a drug test in April 2013, which resulted in the German Boxing Federation ruling the fight a no contest and handing him a nine-month suspension in Germany.[9] In October 2016, Soliman was exonerated by a German court which judged the Federation to have acted unlawfully, thus overturning the no contest result.[10] However, in what would be yet another short-lived championship reign, Soliman lost by UD to former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor on 8 October 2014, enduring four knockdowns due to a debilitating knee injury.[11]

Outside of boxing

Soliman has worked with people in need, and closely with the Salvation Army. He has set up a gym and spends twice a week teaching fitness and wellbeing to homeless people.[12] In 1996, he competed as a contestant on season three of Australian Gladiators.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Age Location Notes
71 Loss 49–19–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Yuki Nonaka UD 12 6 Apr 2024 Template:Age in years and days Sangyo Shinko Center, Sakai, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
70 Loss 49–18–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alex Walters UD 8 9 Dec 2023 Template:Age in years and days Orion Function Centre, Campsie, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
69 Loss 49–17–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joel Camilleri TKO 1 (8), 1:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 Dec 2022 Template:Age in years and days Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 Win 49–16–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Troy O'Meley TD 4 (8) 3 Jul 2022 Template:Age in years and days Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Win 48–16–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jesse White UD 8 19 Mar 2022 Template:Age in years and days Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 47–16–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jesse White SD 6 11 Dec 2021 Template:Age in years and days Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Loss 46–16–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Victor Nagbe UD 10 10 Jul 2021 Template:Age in years and days Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Loss 46–15–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sakio Bika UD 8 31 Mar 2021 Template:Age in years and days Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 46–14–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mark Lucas UD 12 12 Apr 2019 Template:Age in years and days Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBF (Foundation) middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 NC 45–14–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tej Pratap Singh NC 10 27 Jul 2018 Template:Age in years and days Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". WBA Oceania middleweight title at stake;
Originally MD win for Soliman, later ruled NC after incorrect referee callsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Template:DrawDraw 45–14–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Wes Capper MD 12 17 Mar 2018 Template:Age in years and days Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant IBF International middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 45–14 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Balazs Horvath TKO 3 (10), 1:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 22 Apr 2017 Template:Age in years and days Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Loss 44–14 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Serhiy Derevianchenko TKO 2 (12), 2:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 Jul 2016 Template:Age in years and days Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Loss 44–13 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dominic Wade SD 12 26 Jun 2015 Template:Age in years and days Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Loss 44–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jermain Taylor UD 12 8 Oct 2014 Template:Age in years and days Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 44–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Felix Sturm UD 12 31 May 2014 Template:Age in years and days König Palast, Krefeld, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 43–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Les Sherrington TKO 9 (12), 2:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 Dec 2013 Template:Age in years and days Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant PABA interim middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 NC 42–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Felix Sturm NC 12 1 Feb 2013 Template:Age in years and days ISS Dome, Düsseldorf, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 42–11 Giovanni Lorenzo UD 12 24 Aug 2012 Template:Age in years and days Geelong Arena, Geelong, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 41–11 Garth Wood UD 12 19 Feb 2012 Template:Age in years and days State Sports Centre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific interim middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 40–11 Eromosele Albert UD 12 18 Nov 2011 Template:Age in years and days Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 39–11 Pradeep Singh KO 10 (12), 1:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 23 Sep 2010 Template:Age in years and days Flemington Racecourse Atrium Room, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 38–11 Shannon McMahon TKO 11 (12), 2:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 Mar 2010 Template:Age in years and days Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBF (Foundation) middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 37–11 Les Piper TKO 7 (12), 1:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Oct 2008 Template:Age in years and days Peninsula/Shed 14 at Docklands Central Pier, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF Australasian and WBF (Foundation) interim middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 36–11 Sintung Kietbusaba TKO 7 (12), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 16 Aug 2008 Template:Age in years and days Peninsula/Shed 14 at Docklands Central Pier, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBO Asia Pacific middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 35–11 Anthony Mundine UD 12 28 May 2008 Template:Age in years and days Vodafone Arena, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 35–10 Wayne Johnsen UD 6 6 Nov 2007 Template:Age in years and days TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Contender: season finaleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Loss 34–10 Sakio Bika UD 8 30 Oct 2007 Template:Age in years and days Contender Arena, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Contender: semi-finalScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 34–9 Max Alexander UD 5 18 Sep 2007 Template:Age in years and days Contender Arena, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Contender: first roundScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Loss 33–9 Anthony Mundine KO 9 (12), 2:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Mar 2007 Template:Age in years and days Entertainment Centre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBA super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 33–8 Enrique Ornelas MD 10 17 Nov 2006 Template:Age in years and days Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 32–8 Raúl Jorge Muñoz TKO 6 (10), 1:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 Mar 2006 Template:Age in years and days Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 31–8 Winky Wright UD 12 10 Dec 2005 Template:Age in years and days Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 31–7 Fernando Zuniga UD 10 21 Jul 2005 Template:Age in years and days Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 30–7 Miguel Julio TKO 4 (10), 2:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 23 Feb 2005 Template:Age in years and days Vodafone Arena, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 29–7 Jose Alberto Clavero KO 7 (10), 1:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 Dec 2004 Template:Age in years and days Panthers World of Entertainment, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 28–7 Diego Castillo TKO 4 (10), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Nov 2004 Template:Age in years and days University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 27–7 Raymond Joval UD 12 18 Jul 2004 Template:Age in years and days Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 26–7 Plaisakda Boonmalert TKO 3 (10), 1:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 May 2004 Template:Age in years and days Panthers World of Entertainment, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 25–7 Moechrody TKO 3 (12) 16 Apr 2004 Template:Age in years and days Dandenong Stadium, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Pan Pacific middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 24–7 Jorge Andres Sclarandi TKO 8 (12), 0:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Mar 2004 Template:Age in years and days Panthers World of Entertainment, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Pan Pacific middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 23–7 Juan Carlos Lettieri KO 1 (12), 1:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 23 Jan 2004 Template:Age in years and days Panthers World of Entertainment, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Pan Pacific middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 22–7 Silvio Walter Rojas TKO 4 (12) 5 Dec 2003 Template:Age in years and days Panthers World of Entertainment, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Pan Pacific middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 21–7 Satoru Suzuki UD 12 1 Nov 2003 Template:Age in years and days Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained OPBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 20–7 Tokutaro Toyozumi SD 12 7 Sep 2003 Template:Age in years and days Masukicho Gym, Kumamoto, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won OPBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 19–7 Ramon Arturo Britez UD 12 12 Aug 2003 Template:Age in years and days Albert Park Powerhouse, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Pan Pacific middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 18–7 Nader Hamdan UD 12 2 Jun 2003 Template:Age in years and days Panthers World of Entertainment, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Pan Pacific middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 17–7 Mike Cope UD 10 6 Dec 2002 Template:Age in years and days State Netball and Hockey Centre, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 16–7 Sakio Bika MD 12 15 Oct 2002 Template:Age in years and days Albert Park Powerhouse, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Pan Pacific middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 15–7 Sean Sullivan UD 12 24 Jul 2002 Template:Age in years and days Albert Park Powerhouse, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 14–7 Ojay Abrahams PTS 4 15 Jun 2002 Template:Age in years and days Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 13–7 Eric Teymour PTS 8 26 Apr 2002 Template:Age in years and days Thistle Hotel, Glasgow, ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Loss 12–7 Anthony Mundine SD 12 3 Sep 2001 Template:Age in years and days Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant IBF Pan Pacific super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 12–6 Cornelius Carr PTS 6 28 Feb 2001 Template:Age in years and days Royal Garden Hotel, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Loss 11–6 Raymond Joval MD MD 27 Jan 2001 Template:Age in years and days Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam, NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBO middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Loss 11–5 Howard Eastman PTS 12 16 Sep 2000 Template:Age in years and days York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost Commonwealth middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 11–4 Neville Brown TKO 9 (12) 19 Jun 2000 Template:Age in years and days Meadowside Leisure Centre, Burton, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Commonwealth middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Loss 10–4 Jerry Elliott UD 8 6 May 2000 Template:Age in years and days Ballsporthalle, Frankfurt, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 10–3 Paul Wesley UD 6 13 Apr 2000 Template:Age in years and days New Connaught Rooms, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 9–3 Sakeasi Dakua TKO 4 (8) 4 Dec 1999 Template:Age in years and days Prince Charles Park, Nadi, FijiScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Loss 8–3 Glen Kelly UD 12 28 Sep 1999 Template:Age in years and days District Junior Rugby Football League, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF Pan Pacific and Australian light-heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 8–2 Brad Mayo UD 12 9 Jul 1999 Template:Age in years and days Wollongong, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Australian middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 7–2 Mosese Sorovi TKO 11 (12) 7 May 1999 Template:Age in years and days Empire Theatre, Toowoomba, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Australian super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 6–2 Dale Westerman UD 8 25 Oct 1998 Template:Age in years and days Glasshouse, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 5–2 Marty Fogas UD 8 24 May 1998 Template:Age in years and days Crown, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 4–2 Marc Bargero UD 8 17 Apr 1998 Template:Age in years and days Mount Pritchard Community Club, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 3–2 Leon Rouse UD 4 20 Feb 1998 Template:Age in years and days The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Loss 2–2 Adrian Bellin SD 12 28 Nov 1997 Template:Age in years and days Corio Leisure Centre, Geelong, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost Australian cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Loss 2–1 Kevin Kelly UD 12 15 Aug 1997 Template:Age in years and days Marrickville RSL Club, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Australian and vacant Commonwealth light-middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Peter Kinsella KO 12 (12), 2:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 Jun 1997 Template:Age in years and days Southport RSL Club, Gold Coast, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Australian cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Heath Stenton UD 4 20 Apr 1997 Template:Age in years and days Billboard Niteclub, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

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  2. ↑ Campbell, Brian (6 October 2014). "Soliman: 'Taylor's fighting the champ'". ESPN. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  3. ↑ Fischer, Doug (7 October 2014). "Q&A: Sam Soliman". The Ring. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
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  5. ↑ Associated Press (7 March 2007). "Mundine Stops Soliman in 9, Wins WBA Title". BoxingScene. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  6. ↑ Daniels, Mark (7 November 2007). "Bika lands title". Boston Herald. Digital First Media. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  7. ↑ Walter, Brad (29 May 2008). "Mundine gets out of Underbelly turf with title intact". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
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  9. ↑ Rafael, Dan (30 April 2013). "Sam Soliman suspended 9 months". ESPN. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  10. ↑ "Sam Soliman Over The Moon With Court Victory in Germany". BoxingScene. 20 October 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  11. ↑ Christ, Scott (8 October 2014). "Jermain Taylor back in the mix after win over Sam Soliman". SB Nation. Vox Media. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  12. ↑ Kieza, Grantlee (8 April 2017). "After 20 years in the ring, former world champion Sam Soliman could be fighting his last bout". The Courier-Mail. Queensland Newspapers. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
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